Instagram Digest Vol. 1

Hi lovelies!

Here is a bit of an update from IG -
a few products that I had reviewed for the BornPrettyStore back in March.

First I received these lovely water decals for review.
You may remember I do love to use them - very simple and easy!
If you'd like a step-by-step tutorial, please have a look at this post I did for Cathy
at More Nail Polish last year.

 For the base colour I used one of my favorite neutrals - ORLY Decades of Dysfunction

The water decals very very high quality and easy to use - I loved this delicate pattern!

You can find a selection here.

Next up, I received a special gradient sponge that I used to create this St Patrick's day design:

 I used a combination of KIKO greens and topped using a lovely glitter topper by Penelope Luz
(available from Color4Nails)

The sponge has a little handle (like on a stamper), which I found handy,

and it comes with 5 refills - amazing value for money!

Feel free to use my code NTH10 to get a discount on your purchase.

I hope you enjoyed this tiny review and please stay tuned for more to come!

To blog or not to blog

As I have been very slack with posting lately (IG is so much easier and quicker) I wonder if I should just delete the blog all together? Or is anyone still reading my posts? Anyway, I'd love to hear what you think - should i keep posting here?

Aussie Nails Christmas Challenge 2013

Better late then never *hangs head in shame*

Wrapping up 2013 with a nail art challenge:

Excuse the long absence....

I've had a crazy couple of months! How have you been?
Can you believe it's almost Christmas??? Crazy I say!

so..... let's catch up a bit - I'll post a heap of pics to show you what I've been up to
and then we can do the Aussie Nails Christmas Nail Art challenge together, ok?

Then vs Now

I have been thinking..... when I first created this design about a year ago -
it was for a guest post, and I feel it went unnoticed - but I loved wearing it so much!!!!

 This is the original version

Selling off some polish...

Low prices - high quality - international shipping
I need to make some (ALOT of) space, so please help!!!!

Have a look at my Nail Polish List and let me know what you're after

Leave a comment/send me an email.
Thanks for stopping by!

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 14

Heya, I'm back to the battle challenge!!!

 I chose Tron as inspiration for "childhood vs future" because it merges the two!

Where in the World - Day 21 Japan

Hi lovelies!

I've been running around this weekend, so skipped a couple of days,

 but here is the next installment of the challenge!

I found this lovely Japanese silk print to inspire my design

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Where in the World - Day 20 Colombia (I)

When I think of Colombia - I think of coffee!
I found the most colourful beans for the inspiration:

Read on to see the mani

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 13

This mani starts a week of red #swatchapalooza on IG, so be sure to check that hashtag for more

I think it's fairly obvious what I chose in dress vs shoes, but please read on for the pics

Where in the World - Day 19 Korea (II)

Here is the picture that inspired me to create another version of the lantern mani

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Read on to see the pics!

Where in the World - Day 19 Korea (I)

Hey, it's me again!
i was trying to think of something fun and colourful to create to represent Korea,
and found this picture 

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Read on to see what I came up with

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 12

Continuing with the Battle Challenge - theme 12 is creme vs shimmer

Read on to see what I created!

Where in the World - Day 18 Ukraine

I have had this post in my draft for almost a year - can you believe that????
 I remember when I saw the theme it was so exciting - immediately knew what I wanted to create!

Here is the inspiration 

Read on to see my interpretation!

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 11

OK I am resurrecting this challenge and seeing it through.
Here is the full schedule (check my previous posts for 1-10)

A post about why I am a liar

I promised more posts and didn't deliver. I have no excuses - I have been lazy. That is all. 

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Me too, Sylvester!

So no more empty promises - here are some pretty pictures.

Cats-n-Nails turns ONE!

Hi lovelies!!!!

Special post today to celebrate the first year - thanks to all your support and for sticking around!

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A Dream Come True

Everything you ever dreamed about is about to come true - Color4Nails website is now live!

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Sisi has worked very hard to bring you this amazing shop - she ships all over the world and has some amazing brands - including Shades Of Phoenix and Alanna Renee!!!!

Click on over to the STORE and start shopping NOW!

(Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any broken no buy promises)

Thanks for stopping by!

A Fresh Start (aka massive polish clear out)

Some of you may already know that as part of my birthday present this year I got to upgrade my polish storage system!!! YAY for more space! Here are some illustrations:

Nikolai "helped" put the new drawers together

Cat inspecting the polish piles

Maybe they are having a discussion about the best storage solution?

Since the IG response has been overwhelming (THANK YOU!!!!), I have decided to do "lucky dip" lots.

I have over 150 bottles to get rid of and taking pictures will take up way too much time - I want them gone!!!!!

Each "lucky dip" lot will contain 4-6 bottles plus (depending on brands) and sweet extras.

Including the following brands: OPI, China Glaze, Butter London, Orly, Barielle, Misa, a England, Barry M, Catrice, Color Club, Essence, Essie, Models Own, Nails Inc, Revlon, Sally Hansen..... PLUS
ALL THE AUSSIE INDIES (Emily De Molly, Gloss'N'Sparkle, Pretty Serious, Alana Renee, Shades Of Phoenix, Arcane etc) and Australian brand name polishes.

Each lot is AUD$30 plus shipping (see below for all the shipping rates)

I will also provide a discount for multiple lots -
for example 2 x "lucky dip" lots will cost AUD$55 plus shipping
3 x "lucky dip" lots will cost AUD$80 plus shipping

SHIPPING RATES (in AUD):
Australia - $8
New Zealand - $10
Singapore, Phillipines, Malaysia - $12
USA, Canada - $14
Europe - $17-20 (depends on the country - I use AusPost prices)
South America - $25

Payment must be made through PayPal in AUD to natalia.bruce.nb@gmail.com
within 24 hours. The payment will have to clear before I can send the polish.

I am not responsible for any import charges/damage in transit. No returns/no refunds.

HOW TO ORDER:
I will only accept KIK (cats_n_nails) or EMAIL (natalia.bruce.nb@gmail.com) requests

Sale! Sale! Sale!

UPDATE: ALL SOLD - THANK YOU!!!

I have received so many goodies for my birthday that I have to make space in the helmer!!!!

So there are a few "lucky dip" bags up for grabs!

International - A$50 shipped

Australia - A$35 shipped

(PayPal only please)

I will discuss with you the preferences to make sure it's 100% awesome!

Plus chocolate or other treats - just drop me an email if you're interested

(natalia.bruce.nb@gmail.com)

Thanks so much for helping out!